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In the early days of the web, you often had to add a variety of applications to make your web browser fully functional. These were sometimes called web plug-ins. This programs shows several examples including RealPlayer and RealAudio, Adobe Acrobat, MacroMedia Flash and Director, PalaceSpace, Apple QuickTime VR, and Netopia Virtual Office. Originally broadcast in 1997. Topics: plug ins, add ons, web

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The Internet is changing the world of radio as thousands of radio stations around the world go on line. This program reviews the latest in web radio, including web only stations. Demonstrations include Imagine Radio, Spinner.com, and GEEK Radio. Guests include DJ "Davey D" and his "HipHop Corner". Originally broadcast in May 1999. Copyright 1999 Stewart Cheifet Productions. Topic: Episode year: 1999

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As EISA, ISA, and IBM's MCA battled to become the industry standard for expansion cards, add-on vendors filled the market with new upgrade boards and new slot standards. This program looks at ISA bus systems versus the VL bus system, Intel's new Plug and Play PCI standard, the new PCMCIA format for portable computers, the Stealth 32 Video Card from Diamond, the new SCSI Sound Blaster card from Creative Labs, and the LeMans GT Graphics adapter for the NuBus slot on the Mac. Originally broadcast...

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The first major upgrade to Windows was the 3.0 version, launched in 1990. This program reviews Windows 3.0 , some competitive products, and it looks at some Windows add-ons designed to make it work better. Demonstrations include Windows 3.0, ToolBook 1.0 from Asymetrix, PowerPoint 2.0 for Windows, DR-DOS 5.0 from Digital Research, GEM from Digital Research, GEOS and Ensemble from GeoWorks, and ViewMax. Originally broadcast in September 1990. Topics: Windows, Microsoft, Digital Research, GEM, GEOS, PowerPoint

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The upgrade from Windows 3.0 to Windows 95 was the big leap for Microsoft and began its domination of the desktop. This program looks at the new OS, originally code named "Chicago" and Windows 4.0, and new applications developed specifically for Win 95. Demonstrations include Windows 95, Norton Utilities for Win 95, Visio, and Picture Publisher. Also included are demonstratons of IBM's Warp OS/2, and the Macintosh Operating System OS 7.5. Originally broadcast in 1994. ( 1 reviews ) Topics: windows, microsoft, apple, macintosh, warp, IBM, OS/2, operating system

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It was the biggest ever launch of a software product with stores opening at midnight and buyers around the world waiting to get their hands on... an operating system! It was Windows 95. This show looks at the hoopla surrounding the launch of Windows 95, the product itself, and several Windows 95 add-on products including Microsoft Office, Viking RAM Chips, Uninstaller, Trispectives Professional, and The Hive. Originally broadcast in 1995. ( 2 reviews ) Topics: windows, microsoft, operating systems

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Arabic subtitled version of this program. It was the biggest ever launch of a software product with stores opening at midnight and buyers around the world waiting to get their hands on... an operating system! It was Windows 95. This show looks at the hoopla surrounding the launch of Windows 95, the product itself, and several Windows 95 add-on products including Microsoft Office, Viking RAM Chips, Uninstaller, Trispectives Professional, and The Hive. Originally broadcast in 1995. Topics: arabic, windows, larry magid, microsoft

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French language version of this program. It was the biggest ever launch of a software product with stores opening at midnight and buyers around the world waiting to get their hands on... an operating system! It was Windows 95. This show looks at the hoopla surrounding the launch of Windows 95, the product itself, and several Windows 95 add-on products including Microsoft Office, Viking RAM Chips, Uninstaller, Trispectives Professional, and The Hive. Originally broadcast in 1995. Topics: french, france, windows, microsoft, windows 95, win 95

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Spanish language version of this program. The upgrade from Windows 3.0 to Windows 95 was the big leap for Microsoft and began its domination of the desktop. This program looks at the new OS, originally code named "Chicago" and Windows 4.0, and new applications developed specifically for Win 95. Demonstrations include Windows 95, Norton Utilities for Win 95, Visio, and Picture Publisher. Also included are demonstratons of IBM's Warp OS/2, and the Macintosh Operating System OS 7.5.... Topics: windows, 95, microsoft, OS, operating system, spanish

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The launch of Windows 98 was a major upgrade for Windows users, solving some of the problems of Windows 95. This program previewed the new functionality of Windows 98 and also featured Win98 add-ons including Microsoft's Plus! 98, the Windows utility Tweak UI, and Gizmos 98 from Play. Guests include Linus Torvalds, developer of Linux, Mike Elgan of Windows magazine, and Kiki Stockhammer of Play. Originally broadcast in 1998. ( 2 reviews )

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With the advent of Windows 1.0, software vendors came out with new programs to take advantage of the new GUI operating system. This program demonstrates several of those new applications including Norton Desktop for Windows, WordPerfect for Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, Microsoft Works for Windows, PFS WindowWorks, Microsoft Money, Visual Basic for Windows, Borland's ObjectVision, and Microsoft Publisher. Originally broadcast in 1991. Topics: microsoft, windows, applications

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Early versions of Windows left a lot to be desired. So third party software vendors came out with a variety of Windows add-ons. This program looks at several examples including Squeegee, Rooms for Windows, WinMaster, WinDesk, WinTools, ICON Do-It, Dashboard, and SuperPrint. Originally broadcast in 1992. Topics: windows, add-ons, utilities

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When Windows first came out, it needed help, from software add-ons and hardware add-ons. This program looks at some of the hardware products that helped make the early version of Windows work better. Demonstrations include the J-Mouse Keyboard, the Viewsonic 7 monitor, the Logitech TrackMan stationary mouse, Diamond's Stealth VRAM graphic acclerator and the SuperStar VLB card, WatchIt!TV, custom upgrades from Sigma Data, and the Weitek processor accelerator. Originally broadcast in 1992. ( 4 reviews ) Topics: microsoft, mouse, trackball, accelerator, monitor, keyboard, graphics

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Microsoft's Windows OS grew up a little bit with the release of Windows NT in 1993. This program looks at the new operating system. Included are demonstrations of NT's application integration and SQL server. Also featured are a new NT based graphics program from Altsys called Virtuoso and a new NT CAD program from Bentley Systems called MicroStation. This program also includes a visit to the NT test and development lab in Redmond, Washington and a comparison between NT and Unix. Originally... Topics: windows, NT, unix

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Arabic subtitled version of this program. Microsoft's Windows OS grew up a little bit with the release of Windows NT in 1993. This program looks at the new operating system. Included are demonstrations of NT's application integration and SQL server. Also featured are a new NT based graphics program from Altsys called Virtuoso and a new NT CAD program from Bentley Systems called MicroStation. This program also includes a visit to the NT test and development lab in Redmond, Washington and a... Topics: arabic, windows NT, operating system, unix, microsoft, windows

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On location coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This was the first consumer electronics show that was dominated by computer makers. New products introduced here included the DVD, Pentium PCs, and color handhelds. This program also includes highlights from the 1996 MacWorld Expo in San Francisco. Guest analyst is Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies. Originally broadcast in 1996. Topics: macworld, consumer electronics, trade show

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The buzz word at the end of 1996 was wireless. This program looks at several new wireless technologies including the HP Vectra 500 with an InfraRed (IR) access port, the LaserJet 6P, the Omnibook and the Omnigo, all with IR ports. Also covered are wireless PC card modems from Motorola including the Personal Messenger 100D, the Personal Messenger 100C, and the Tango 2-Way Pager. Also, AT&T's Smart Phone and the Unwired Planet's Pocket Net. Additional products featured are the Nokia 9000 and... ( 2 reviews ) Topics: infrared, satellite, mobile

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Wireless technology is rapidly evolving, and is playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people are relying on the technology directly or indirectly. Topics: Episode year: 2002, Episode year: 2001, Wireless: Bluetooth